May 09, 2024

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Joe Smith

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‘It slaps’: How a propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un went viral on TikTok

‘It slaps’: How a propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un went viral on TikTok

Videos featuring ‘Friendly Father’ have flooded popular app, even as US pushes to ban it over fears of misinformation

‘It slaps’: How a propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un went viral on TikTok
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 9, 2024
North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency

North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency

Firm predicts tours to Sinuiju to resume before capital, a move expert says may aim to test readiness for Chinese market

North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 6, 2024
North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say

North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say

Expert says cancellation of trips to check facilities suggests security officials don’t want return of Western presence

North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say
Toy model of North Korea’s biggest missile on sale for tourists in Pyongyang

Toy model of North Korea’s biggest missile on sale for tourists in Pyongyang

Photo shows large Hwasong-17 ICBM toy and model of military spy satellite on shelves at new souvenir counter

Toy model of North Korea’s biggest missile on sale for tourists in Pyongyang
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 1, 2024
Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Acquisition of customized Japanese vehicles is another demonstration of North Korea’s ability to evade sanctions

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joe Smith April 26, 2024
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 26, 2024
North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel

North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel

Statement comes after US signaled it was exploring new options ahead of expected end of Panel of Experts on April 30

North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 25, 2024
North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill

North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill

Foreign ministry criticism of $61B aid package comes as Kim Yo Jong issues scathing attack on US-led military drills

North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 24, 2024
The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league

The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league

Japan-born ethnic Koreans have won support of ROK fans despite also playing for the DPRK national team

The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Shreyas Reddy April 19, 2024
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